In his new book, This Country, former MSNBC host Chris Matthews writes about what it's been like on the frontlines of history, covering many historical events over the last few decades. Watch the full episode above to hear about what he's learned throughout his career, how his political views evolved, and what his worries and hopes are for the future of the United States and democracy. For more SalonTV interviews on politics and more: https://www.salon.com/tv Subscribe to SalonTV on YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/salontv Like Salon on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/salon Follow Salon on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/salon Follow Salon on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/salonofficial